City council seeks public input in city manager search

From staff reports

Published: Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 18, 2013 at 6:29 p.m.

The city of Hendersonville has hired Developmental Associates LLC to lead a search for the city’s next manager, and is inviting citizens to aid them in their mission at a meet-and-greet with the agency Tuesday.

The city is currently developing a profile of what the community feels the new manager should have in the way of skills, expertise and qualifications. Developmental Associates will conduct a series of meetings on Tuesday, at which various groups will have the opportunity to offer input on the process.

The general public is then invited to meet with an agent of Developmental Associates at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers at Hendersonville City Hall.

Working with Developmental Associates, out of Chapel Hill, council members plan to have its top candidate picked by mid-April and starting work in May before interim Manager A. Lee Galloway leaves. The executive recruiting firm laid out a plan to help council develop a profile “to identify expectations and competencies for the position,” and asking key questions on challenges the city faces.

Developmental Associates will meet with community leaders, city department heads and city employees throughout the day Tuesday.

The City Council urges all who may have an interest in offering input and comment to attend the session for the general public.

<p>The city of Hendersonville has hired Developmental Associates LLC to lead a search for the city's next manager, and is inviting citizens to aid them in their mission at a meet-and-greet with the agency Tuesday.</p><p>The city is currently developing a profile of what the community feels the new manager should have in the way of skills, expertise and qualifications. Developmental Associates will conduct a series of meetings on Tuesday, at which various groups will have the opportunity to offer input on the process. </p><p>The general public is then invited to meet with an agent of Developmental Associates at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers at Hendersonville City Hall.</p><p>Working with Developmental Associates, out of Chapel Hill, council members plan to have its top candidate picked by mid-April and starting work in May before interim Manager A. Lee Galloway leaves. The executive recruiting firm laid out a plan to help council develop a profile “to identify expectations and competencies for the position,” and asking key questions on challenges the city faces.</p><p>Developmental Associates will meet with community leaders, city department heads and city employees throughout the day Tuesday. </p><p>The City Council urges all who may have an interest in offering input and comment to attend the session for the general public.</p>